The Arkansas Razorbacks have received a federal trademark for the Hog Call.The cheer consists of a crowd cheering the following words: "Wooo Pig Sooie! Wooo Pig Sooie! Wooo Pig Sooie! Razorbacks." It is believed to be the first collegiate cheer to receive a trademark for a sound mark, according to a release from the University of Arkansas.40/29 news spoke to some fans about the university making the Hog Call official. One thing is certain: Many seemed to be excited."We do the hog call to get everybody motivated," said Razorback fan Leah McDaniel."It’s homegrown. It was made for Arkansas, and it needs to stay with Arkansas. Wooo Pig Sooie," said Jerry Morano."We are proud that the Hog Call has become the first federally registered collegiate cheer in the nation," Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long said. "This registration speaks to the unique characteristics of the Hog Call and its connection with the University of Arkansas. These registrations are designed to protect the commercial integrity of a cheer that has been synonymous with the University of Arkansas since the late 1920s. To be very clear, these registrations do not apply and in no way prohibit all Razorbacks from calling the hogs as much as they can. Instead, they mark a proactive step to ensure the Hog Call cheer made famous by Razorback fans remains properly affiliated with the University of Arkansas and our great state. We encourage Razorback fans everywhere to call the hogs early and often."According to the release, the registration protects the college from anyone trying to make money off the Hog Call, either through TV, radio or the Internet without permission from the university.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. —

The Arkansas Razorbacks have received a federal trademark for the Hog Call.

The cheer consists of a crowd cheering the following words: "Wooo Pig Sooie! Wooo Pig Sooie! Wooo Pig Sooie! Razorbacks." It is believed to be the first collegiate cheer to receive a trademark for a sound mark, according to a release from the University of Arkansas.

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40/29 news spoke to some fans about the university making the Hog Call official. One thing is certain: Many seemed to be excited.

"We do the hog call to get everybody motivated," said Razorback fan Leah McDaniel.

"It’s homegrown. It was made for Arkansas, and it needs to stay with Arkansas. Wooo Pig Sooie," said Jerry Morano.

"We are proud that the Hog Call has become the first federally registered collegiate cheer in the nation," Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long said. "This registration speaks to the unique characteristics of the Hog Call and its connection with the University of Arkansas. These registrations are designed to protect the commercial integrity of a cheer that has been synonymous with the University of Arkansas since the late 1920s. To be very clear, these registrations do not apply and in no way prohibit all Razorbacks from calling the hogs as much as they can. Instead, they mark a proactive step to ensure the Hog Call cheer made famous by Razorback fans remains properly affiliated with the University of Arkansas and our great state. We encourage Razorback fans everywhere to call the hogs early and often."

According to the release, the registration protects the college from anyone trying to make money off the Hog Call, either through TV, radio or the Internet without permission from the university.